Once in a Blue Moon movie poster

Once in a Blue Moon

October 29, 2011 2h 22m 7.2/10 (40 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Once in a Blue Moon is a mystery/comedy film. directed by Koki Mitani. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Eri Fukatsu, Toshiyuki Nishida, and Hiroshi Abe

Synopsis

Defence lawyer Emi is assigned to a particularly unusual case: a man is suspected of murdering his wealthy wife, and his only alibi is a 421-year old ghost, Rokubei. At first Emi is hesitant, but when she pursues her lead she is visited by the ghost herself. And so the fun begins in the courtroom when Prosecutor Osano starts to cross examine.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 29, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 2h 22m 142 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (40 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO
  • Fuji Television Network
  • Cine Bazar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once in a Blue Moon about?

Defence lawyer Emi is assigned to a particularly unusual case: a man is suspected of murdering his wealthy wife, and his only alibi is a 421-year old ghost, Rokubei. At first Emi is hesitant, but w...

Who directed Once in a Blue Moon?

Once in a Blue Moon was directed by Koki Mitani.

How long is Once in a Blue Moon?

Once in a Blue Moon has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).

When was Once in a Blue Moon released?

Once in a Blue Moon was released on October 29, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Once in a Blue Moon?

The main cast of Once in a Blue Moon includes Eri Fukatsu, Toshiyuki Nishida, Hiroshi Abe, Yuko Takeuchi, Kiichi Nakai.